April 30, 2025

Glencore stock plummets after copper production drops 30%

Glencore stock trading in the US down nearly 10% despite maintaining copper guidance and saying volatile commodities trade "presents opportunities".

April 30, 2025

Global copper surplus to more than double in 2025 – ICSG

The International Copper Study Group forecasts global copper surplus to reach 289,000 tonnes in 2025.

April 30, 2025

Botswana economy hit hard as diamond slump deepens

Botswana plans spending cuts amid falling diamond demand and a widening deficit, while seeking a larger stake in De Beers.

April 29, 2025

Ghana arrests three Indian nationals suspected of smuggling gold

An amount of 1.9 million cedis ($133,333), 4,500 rupees, 4.36 kilograms of gold and two counting machines were found on the suspects.

April 29, 2025

Burkina Faso to nationalize more industrial mines

Like neighbours Mali and Niger, Burkina Faso is pushing for greater control over its resources.

April 29, 2025

Belgium open to bigger role in Congo minerals sector, foreign minister says

Kinshasa is currently on a push to attract new players to the sector.

April 28, 2025

Zimbabwe restarts minting of gold coins as bullion prices soar to record

Minting of the so-called “Mosi-Oa-Tunya” 22-carat coins, named after the iconic Victoria Falls, was previously scrapped in July.

April 28, 2025

Barrick faces contractor layoffs in Mali as it plans name change

The miner plans to become Barrick Mining Corporation next week.

April 28, 2025

China’s CMOC elevates ex-Glencore trader as top execs depart

CMOC said its chairman Yuan Honglin and vice chair Li Chaochun both resigned for personal reasons.

April 27, 2025

Gates, Bezos-backed critical minerals explorer to ‘go big’ on Congo – report

These investments could potentially be "in the billions", says the country's newly appointed director general.